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Cirque du Soleil AXEL Opens 
in Pensacola on October 24 at 
Pensacola Bay Center

Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its 

return on ice with a new creation that will 
spin you into the vibrant world of Cirque 
du Soleil AXEL. This unique experience 
will showcase world-class acrobatic skating 
performances set in fantastical universes 
combining full-spectrum visual effects and 
awesome live music that seamlessly integrates 
popular songs with new original scores. 
Cirque du Soleil AXEL will be presented at 
the Pensacola Bay Center for 6 performances 
only, starting October 24, 2019.

“The success of our fi rst creation on 

ice has reinforced our ambition to further 
explore the extensive creative possibilities 
of a frozen playground,” says Daniel Fortin, 
Vice President Creation. “With Cirque du 
Soleil AXEL, we will offer a truly electrifying 
experience to all audiences, pushing the 
boundaries of creativity with the unique 
approach that has forged the reputation of 
Cirque du Soleil.”

Embark on the journey of Axel, a young 

man and his dynamic group of friends, 
whose passion for live music and graphic arts 
come to life in an exhilarating adventure that 
reminds us all that our dreams are within 
reach. Discover this young artist as he falls for 
the fascinating Lei in a high-speed chase for 
love and self-realization.

Get lifted by the electrifying experience 

of Cirque du Soleil AXEL, with stunning 
performances blending ice-skating, acrobatics 
and live music that will leave all audiences 
astounded!

Tickets for Cirque du Soleil AXEL are 

available online exclusively to Cirque Club 
members starting Wednesday, May 22 at 
11:00 am. Cirque Club membership is free 
and provides multiple benefi ts including 
access to advance tickets, special offers and 

exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To 
join, visit www.cirqueclub.com. 

Women’s Cross Country Team
To Join PSC Athletics Lineup

Pensacola State College will fi eld a new 

sports team this fall.

A women’s cross country team will join the 

Pirates Athletics program, Bill Hamilton, 
Pensacola State’s athletic director, announced 
Wednesday, May 22, during a press 
conference in Hartsell Arena.

Hamilton also introduced Julie Burger as 

the team’s coach. Burger, an experienced 
triathlete, also is director of the College’s 
Pharmacy Technician Program on the 
Warrington campus.

Recruiting will begin immediately for 10 

scholarship positions on the cross country 
team, Hamilton said. There also will be fi ve or 
six walk-on slots available. 

“We plan to start recruiting locally – Dec. 

1 was signing day, but we believe there 
are still high school athletes out there,” 
he said, adding the cross country team 
would participate in meets against Florida, 
Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi colleges and 
universities.

Pensacola State will be the eighth Florida 

College System institution to have a women’s 
cross country team, Hamilton said. In the 
Panhandle Conference, Pensacola State will 
join Chipola State College and Tallahassee 
Community College. Daytona State College, 
Florida Gateway College, Florida State 
College-Jacksonville, Pasco-Hernando State 
College and Seminole State College also have 
women’s cross country teams.

For more information, contact Sheila 

Nichols at (850) 484-1428 or snichols@
pensacolastate.edu.

Game Plan Camp on June 20-22 at 
Andrew’s Institute

Fred Robbins, Former NFL Player and 

Co-founder of Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood 
(MRN) will host Game Plan Camp on June 
20-22 at Andrew’s Institute, Gulf Breeze, FL. 
The 3-day camp primarily serves incoming 
9th grade students from underfunded schools 
and low-income neighborhoods in Escambia 
and Santa Rosa County. The camp will focus 
on high school success strategies, life skills, 
NCAA eligibility requirements and football 
fi tness and training. MRN’s mission is to 
position their students for success on and 
off the fi eld.  MRN’s Game Plan Camp will 
incorporate several guest speakers including 
community leaders and former NFL players. 

MRN’s two program initiatives, The 

Game Plan Camp (three-day camp) and The 
Playbook (nine-month program) play key 
roles in developing our students to be better 
prepared for entering the workforce and/
or college admission. MRN’s innovative 
programs and tools for high school student-
athletes offer college readiness resources, 
fi nancial literacy programs, fi tness and 
nutrition workshops, career exploration and 
workforce development. MRN partners with 
professionals, institutions, organizations, and 
businesses on a local and national level to help 
our students reach their full potential.

The purpose of Mr. Robbins 

Neighborhood is to inform student athletes 
of the realities of chasing a professional 
sports career while arming them with the 
knowledge and skills to achieve success in 
non-sports arenas. The MRN program is 
rooted in the effort to broaden the landscape 
of what inspiration, dreams and goals can 
look like for the youth of Pensacola. The 
organization’s goal is to decrease the number 
of young athletes who are not prepared at the 
end of a high school, collegiate or professional 
career to transition to a new profession 
and realize their true potential. Visit www.
mrrobbinsneighborhood.org to learn more.

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